Bus Assistant

Durham School Services; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading transportation service provider is seeking a School Bus Assistant in Herrin, Illinois, to assist students safely on and off the bus and ensure adherence to safety regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with additional benefits such as medical and dental coverage. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and meet specified physical and medical criteria. A positive attitude and professionalism are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Seat students using needed restraints.
• Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Document violations or conduct concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

School Bus Assistant – Hiring Immediately

Location: Herrin Sports Complex, 14255 Bandyville Road, Herrin, IL 62948

Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.

Starting Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour. Paid training at $15 per hour. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per Company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Company: Durham School Services

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.